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June 27, 2022 · Magnaghi Aeronautica Spa SKY Arrow LSA NO Series · N458SA
West Lafayette, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Lafayette, IN
Aircraft
Magnaghi Aeronautica Spa SKY Arrow LSA NO Series (2013)
Tail Number
N458SA
Operator
Philly Sport Pilot
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA292
The pilot reported that during the approach, the airplane encountered wind gusts. During the landing as the pilot reduced power and began the landing flare, the airplane continued to descend. The pilot realized there was a problem but did not have time to initiate a go around. The airplane struck the ground hard and went off the side of the runway coming to a stop in the grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear box. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the airplane was landing on runway 28 with winds 310o at 12 knots with gusts to 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while landing in gusting winds, which resulted in a hard landing and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the approach, the airplane encountered wind gusts. During the landing as the pilot reduced power and began the landing flare, the airplane continued to descend. The pilot realized there was a problem but did not have time to initiate a go around. The airplane struck the ground hard and went off the side of the runway coming to a stop in the grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear box. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the airplane was landing on runway 28 with winds 310o at 12 knots with gusts to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPurdue University (0nm ENE)
Runway28
Runway Length6600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMagnaghi Aeronautica Spa SKY Arrow LSA NO Series
Tail NumberN458SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhilly Sport Pilot
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS2 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point24 C / 8 C
Altimeter30.24 inHg
Observation Time12:10
Weather SourcePILO